Abrams Elementary School

Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Abrams Elementary School is located on the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado and serves as a vital educational institution for the families of military personnel. Operating under the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8), the school is uniquely positioned to support a student body that frequently experiences the challenges of military life, such as frequent relocations and parental deployments. Because of this, the school community is deeply rooted in fostering resilience, stability, and a strong sense of support for military-connected children.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population while maintaining high standards of excellence. Beyond core academics, Abrams Elementary focuses on social-emotional learning and community building, ensuring that students feel welcomed and prepared for success regardless of their transition status. By leveraging its location on post, the school maintains a tight-knit environment that works closely with military parents to provide a consistent, high-quality educational experience that honors the service and sacrifices of the families it serves.

419

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abrams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	145
Black	56
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
168 (40.1 %)
Hispanic
145 (34.6 %)
Black
56 (13.4 %)
Two or More
40 (9.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)382-1490
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 47